Sabah
5 monitoring stations · readings from 54 to 106
Average AQI
Air quality in Sabah
Air quality in Sabah is currently 72 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Sabah right now.
We aggregate 5 stations across Sabah. Individual stations range from 54 at the cleanest to 106 at the worst, so conditions vary across Sabah — the local figure matters more than the average.
Sabah breaks down into 3 cities you can open individually. Of those listed below, Tawau is reading highest at 106 and Sandakan lowest at 54.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Cities in Sabah
About Sabah
Coordinates
5.377, 116.817
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
5
Reporting in this area
Spread
54 – 106
Cleanest to worst station reading
Sabah air quality, answered
Sabah is currently reading an AQI of 72, which is Moderate. It is the average across 5 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
72 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 5 stations in Sabah, reading between 54 and 106.
Of the cities currently listed for Sabah, Tawau is reading highest at 106 (Unhealthy for Sensitive).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this region, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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